Programs

Upcoming Programs & Events

Check back for FBR’s Upcoming Programs for 2009!

Past Programs & Events

|July| “Everyday Creativity Video Discussion” Join us for an exciting evening at IUP West Penn Center in Monroeville, PA. We’ll look at National Geographic Photographer Dewitt Jone’s work and learn how to take a new perspective and tackle old problems in family business with a creative edge.

|March| “We Celebrate Pittsburgh 250!“ Join Bill Flanagan and the Family Business Roundtable as we celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250th Anniversary. What better way to start our new season than by inviting Bill Flanagan, Pittsburgh Personality and Executive VP – Corporate Relations for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, to bring us the inner workings of the biggest event in the ‘Burgh!

|January| “2008 Tax Law Update” Join the Family Business Roundtable as we continue to travel the road towards improving your family business. This annual breakfast event brings together an experienced panel of tax professionals who will share the latest changes and updates to the federal and state taxes as they relate to your 2007 tax returns and 2008 tax planning.

|November| “Caution… Divided Highway“ In family business, Thanksgiving can take on a whole new meaning! Join our experienced panel of family business owners, spouses, and other family memebersa s we talk about how to survive Thanksgiving Dinner in your family business.
|September| “Caution… Pedestrian Crossing“ Human Resource Issues occur in all businesses, especially when family members are employees! Join an experienced panel of HR Experts and Family Business Owners and Members to discover how to implement and maintain successful HR practices in your family business.
|May| “Family Business Awards Night“ The annual Family Business Awards Night recognizes the success of Family Business owners and their advisers in Western Pennsylvania. Join us for dinner and a fun evening at Dave and Busters at the Waterfront.
|March| “2007 Family Business State of the Union“ Join F. Michael Langley, CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, and David J. Dietrich, PhD, VP of the Family Business Center, for the 2007 Family Business State of the Union. We will examine the economic outlook for Western Pennsylvania Family Businesses and review a recent study of family businesses in our area.
|January| “The Annual Tax Symposium“ 2007 Family Business State of the Union; Family Business Awards Night; Human Resources Issues in Family Business and the Ripple Effect; Surviving Thanksgiving Dinner in a Family Business

|October| “Discovery of the Midas Touch“ Back by Popular Demand – Robert T. Slee. Learn how to grow, Protect, and Reap the value of Your company in a Dynamic, Global Economy.
|May| “The Family Business Awards – 2006“
|April| “Dealing with an Underperforming Family Member“
|January| “The Impact of the Recent Tax Law Changes“ Leo N. Hitt, Tax Partner at Reed Smith LLP; John J. Febert, The Private Family Office, Inc; Joseph S. Stelmack, Stelmack Dobransky & Eannace, LLC

|October| “In Search of the Midas Touch – How to Create Value in Your Family Business“ Featuring Robert T. Slee, CBA; Author of “Midas Managers”
|May| “Compensation, Communication, and Conflict“ with Jim and Ann Marie Kwaiser and Bob Courson
|March| “What Would Happen to Your Family Business if Something Happened to You?“ with Roger Wise and Robert Williams
|January| “Spouses Surviving and Thriving in Business“ An Evening Panel with Tom and Lorraine Smith
|January| “Annual Tax Symposium“ Breakfast meeting with Joe Stelmack, John Febert, and Leo Hitt

|December| “Siblings in Business Together“ An evening program with Tim Few, Don Fazio, and Panel
|November| “Managing Capital and Liquidity” A Breakfast meeting with John Brown and Panel
|October| “Understanding Parent Child Relationships in Business” An evening program with Dr. Cindy Iannarelli and Elaine Jewart
|May| “2004 Family Business Symposium” A Conference for Privately Help Companies
|March| “The Stock Market – Is That All There Is?” An evening program with Brad Root, John brown III, Tom Nixon, and Bill Repack Ph.D.

|December| “It Ain’t The Money Honey – from the book ‘Get Weird‘ “ by John Putzier
|October| “Using Your Family Brand to Gain Competitive marketing Advantage in Today’s Turbulent Economy” with Dr. Dan Elash
|June| “Taking Your Family Business into the International Arena”
|March| “The Family Business Center Symposium“

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